Levriero Meridionale
Not Recognized by AKC
Height at Shoulders
Females 23-27 in, Males 25-29 in
Weight
37-55 lbs
Life Expectancy
13-14 yrs
History
The Levriero Meridionale is an ancient breed of sighthound that was a popular hunting dog used by Medieval feudal lords in southern Italy. They were primarily used to hunt hare. The introduction of guns lead to the decline of the Levriero Meridionale, as people were changing the way that they hunted. The Levriero Meridionale's name translates to "Southern Greyhound" in Italian, as the breed was refined in southern Italy. Currently, the breed is not recognized by any Federation and therefor, there is no breed standard in place. They are an extremely rare breed with only about 100 individuals existing worldwide.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Levrieri Meridionale share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
Energy Level
Sensitivity
Prey Drive
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Prey Drive
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Common Traits
Gentle, sensitive, and reserved
Affectionate with family but generally shy around strangers
Tend to be independent thinkers
Very intense prey drive and will go after anything that moves
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